Doctors...psshh..he is just giving you a "recommendation." Deep down I don't think he really wants you to follow what he said.

i really hope you were kidding.

if the meds are extremely toxic (like david42), the doc is trying to protect his health.

even high doses of advil (ibuprophen and other names in large dose tabs) commonly used to treat many inflammations (tedonitis for me) counterindicate alcohol). ignoring that can be bad.

stomache damage (ulcers) is a fairly common impact of advil.

i say brew big beers and age them!

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Thanks for all of the kind words and support! I think that I'm gonna go ahead and do a Christmas Ale for next year, a Sweet Stout and a Scottish Strong Ale. I've already got Apfelwin in primary so it worked out. Don't know how good my Boston Ale is gonna taste if it ages for a few months or longer...I might have some happy friends in a month or so.

If I were you, I would look into the medicine and condition and see if alcohol is truly contraindicated. I know there are a lot of doctors that will make recommendation of "no alcohol" when it is not actually medically called for. They use their professional position as a doctor to advocate their personal opinions. If I ever thought that was the case, which it might not be here, I would absolutely seek the advice of another doctor.